TPC buys HDTV OB van
What is already part of everyday life in the U.S. and Japan is set to become the norm in Switzerland as well. The TV Production Center Zurich is introducing high-definition television.
What in the USA and Japan has already become
is to become standard in Switzerland as well. The TV
Productioncenter Zurich (TPC) is introducing high-definition television (High
Definition TV, HDTV). Thanks to the new transmission technology, the
quality of television pictures can be improved. With a
multi-format HDTV transmission van (called HD-1), the TPC is completing the
first step into the high-definition future, as the SRG subsidiary announced on Tuesday.
The new OB van, which was developed together with Sony,
has 12 cameras, but can be expanded to 24 cameras
be. For picture and sound direction as well as production technology
Workstations for up to 22 people are available.
Although there are no corresponding receivers on the market yet, they are already being used in Switzerland.
today produces around 70 days a year in HD. Until now, the TPC had to
leave such orders to the competition. From the introduction
of the HDTV standard, the company therefore hopes to strengthen the
Competitiveness in a growing market. In the coming weeks
the TPC begins with the realization of productions according to the
HDTV standard. Recordings of classical concerts are planned and
Operas. Also at major sporting events such as the Football World Cup in
Germany or Euro 2008 is to be produced in HD. The largest
However, part of the TV productions in the will still take several years.
realized with the previous technology.
is to become standard in Switzerland as well. The TV
Productioncenter Zurich (TPC) is introducing high-definition television (High
Definition TV, HDTV). Thanks to the new transmission technology, the
quality of television pictures can be improved. With a
multi-format HDTV transmission van (called HD-1), the TPC is completing the
first step into the high-definition future, as the SRG subsidiary announced on Tuesday.
The new OB van, which was developed together with Sony,
has 12 cameras, but can be expanded to 24 cameras
be. For picture and sound direction as well as production technology
Workstations for up to 22 people are available.
Although there are no corresponding receivers on the market yet, they are already being used in Switzerland.
today produces around 70 days a year in HD. Until now, the TPC had to
leave such orders to the competition. From the introduction
of the HDTV standard, the company therefore hopes to strengthen the
Competitiveness in a growing market. In the coming weeks
the TPC begins with the realization of productions according to the
HDTV standard. Recordings of classical concerts are planned and
Operas. Also at major sporting events such as the Football World Cup in
Germany or Euro 2008 is to be produced in HD. The largest
However, part of the TV productions in the will still take several years.
realized with the previous technology.
